ask apprehensively

Examples (10)

• "Is everything okay?" she asked apprehensively, noticing the grim expressions on their faces.
• The student waited for a moment before asking apprehensively, "Did I pass the exam?"
• He looked at the broken window and asked his son apprehensively what had happened.
• Gathering her courage, she decided to ask her boss apprehensively for a raise.
• "Will I need surgery?" the patient asked the doctor apprehensively.
• The child clutched the toy tightly and asked apprehensively, "Are you mad at me?"
• He was asking apprehensively about the safety of the route, fearing potential dangers.
• After the long silence, I finally asked apprehensively, "So, what's the bad news?"
• The young soldier asked his commander apprehensively if he could be excused from the mission.
• Seeing the flashing lights in his rearview mirror, he pulled over and asked the officer apprehensively, "Was I speeding?"